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I have been such a disaster in the kitchen lately. I honestly have no idea what has got into me… I could blame ‘the utensils’ but then that would be like the man blaming his tools for his bad workmanship, so I will own this, I will take full responsibility. I mean, what is with this… I overcooked the quinoa the other day until it was literal mash ! Seriously, at times I swear my mind, leaves my body … where the heck it goes, who knows !

These Quinoa Sundried Tomato Chilli Chia Patties are ridiculously tasty. Annnnnd, finally I get to share them with you. After a lot of failed attempts, consistency just not being right, taste lacking ….here they are in all their glory 🙂 Do you know the saying, practice makes perfect ??? It is true 🙂 !!! I have made them like a zillion times now (okay, that’s an exaggeration) but very very frequently. I can pretty much make them in my sleep now, and I just do not tire from them. There is something about these flavours that really work for me. The chilli is not overpowering at all, it is more of a mild twang in the after taste. My ideal pattie needs to be moist inside, and not fall into crumbs when cutting into it. This is it. These are a pure winner and are fantastic with a salad or roasted veggies !

Quinoa Sundried Tomato Chilli Chia Patties

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 – 25 minutes

Total time: 35 – 40 minutes

Makes 6 – 9

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 cup cooked brown lentils

1 Tablespoon finely chopped garlic clove

2 Tablespoons chopped Sundried Tomatoes

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

1 heaped teaspoon dried Thyme

1/4 – 1/2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes

2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

30 cracks whole ground black peppercorns

1 Tablespoon white rice flour (Gluten Free)

1 whole free range egg plus 1 free range egg yolk

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse several times, until you are able to form a ball with the ingredients.

On a lined and greased baking tray, place the patties and gently flatten slightly. (I used a baking tray with a silicone baking sheet on it…worked like a dream)

I have created a Meatless Chilli Quinoa Pattie hubby monster…and I mean this in the most loving way ever ! If the hubby could, he would eat this all day and everyday. This Chilli Quinoa Pattie meal has become one of the hubby’s absolute faves!

Seriously, I am not complaining. All it is, is one large bowl, and it is a matter of chop, chop, chop and bomb…it doesn’t get easier than that. Oh, then there is the messy hand bit, to make the patties, but hey, what’s a little mess between friends…

These Chilli Quinoa Patties are divine no matter how you choose to eat them. Personally I love mine with a bunch of roasted vegetables or salad….but you knew that already, so that was a bit of useless information…ummm sorry. The patties themselves are beautifully moist inside, so don’t really have the need to be doused in sauce, if any, to be honest.

Meatless Chilli Quinoa Patties

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Makes between 9 and 12 (depending on size)

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 cup diced white onion

2 1/2 cups diced peppers (I used a red, yellow and green pepper)

3 cups grated matured cheddar cheese

2-3 discs of feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto

4 Tablespoon sun-dried tomato, chopped (I buy the one in oil, but do not use the oil)

1 jumbo-sized egg

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I used Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs)

1 heaped teaspoon of chilli powder

2 heaped teaspoons each of dried oregano and dried parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients. Mix very well and make into patties.

OMW !!! Where do I begin? I think this is my fave thing to eat right now. Today was Frittata day for me, well lunch was. I just had to…….I had all the ingredients and a mountain of eggs, so Fritatta it was. Super easy, one pan, throw everything in, cook and eat !!! It just doesn’t get better than that. Not only that, but Frittata’s are sooooo versatile. If you want meat, just add it in, if you want just veggies, just go for it, and if you want to just finish off all the bits and pieces in the fridge at the end of the week, no problem, no judgement here 🙂 . Throw in some eggs and feta; bomb in the oven and that is it. In no time at all the Frittata is done, sitting in front of you just waiting to be devoured and trust me, your tummy will be happy 🙂 .

In a large ovenproof frying pan, add the extra virgin olive oil on a medium heat.

Add the peppers, onion, garlic cloves and chilli and saute’.

Add the baby spinach and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the spinach begins to wilt.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour in the beaten eggs.

Crumble the feta over the beaten eggs and allow to cook on the stove top over a medium heat until the bottom of the base of the frittata is cooked.

Then transfer the pan into the oven/grill. Let cook for about 15 minutes until the top puffs up and it becomes golden. (If you find that your frittata is browning around the edges too quickly, place some aluminium foil over to prevent burning) Once cooked and puffed, remove the frittata from the oven.